Executive Summary For The 5th Annual Youth Resilience Report

The 5th Annual Youth Resiliency Conference Report outlines the keynote addresses and panel discussions from the event, which took place on August 11-12, 2023, at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The conference brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including youth leaders, educators, policymakers, law enforcement, and community members, to address critical issues facing youth. It focused on empowering youth to engage actively in civic spaces, fostering resilience, and building leadership capacity. This report highlights the key discussions, insights, findings, and recommendations from the conference, emphasizing strategies for enhancing youth resilience through community engagement, cultural affirmation, and addressing socio-cultural and mental health challenges.